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Near-drowning, scuba diving

An unusual late sequela of bulbar polio

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Allan M. Rubin ,
Robin L. Blair  and
Peter W. Alberti
Allan M. Rubin*
Affiliation:
Toronto, Canada
Robin L. Blair
Affiliation:
Toronto, Canada
Peter W. Alberti
Affiliation:
Toronto, Canada
*
c/o Dr. P. W. Alberti, Mount Sinai Hospital, Suite. 405, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaM5G 1X5.
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Abstract

This case report illustrates an unusual hazard of underwater sports: vagal neuropathology secondary to early poliomyelitis which resulted in residual palato-pharyngeal paresis. Gag and swallowing reflexes appeared to function adequately but in fact were not normal. When stressed, during water aspiration, they were inadequate, resulting in great risk to the underwater enthusiast. A history of early viral myelitis must be considered as a potential hazard in underwater sports.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 98 , Issue 7 , July 1984 , pp. 733 - 736
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1984

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